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Systems Thinking Perspective to Enhance Situational Awareness in Response to Crisis Situations

A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 2697

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Michael Naor

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Department of Operations Research and Operations Management, The Jerusalem School of Business Administration, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91905, Israel
Interests: systems thinking; Endsley’s three-level model; situational awareness; healthcare; sensemaking; empirical research method; disaster prevention and response; systems dynamics; complexity; studies about Israel
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Dr. Sigal Koral-Kordova

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Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel
Interests: systems thinking; systems approach; system of systems; systems engineering; risk management; project management; effectiveness and efficiency in project management; project success; AI in systems engineering
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Dr. Robert Edson

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School of Systems and Enterprises, Stevenson Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
Interests: systems thinking; systems engineering; systems dynamics; complex and sociotechnical systems

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Systems thinking is a methodological approach to understanding the “big picture”, and to managing emergent behavior, unintended consequences, and non-linear behavior in systems and problems of all scales. Systems thinking has broad applications in modern systems and problems, emphasizing mental models and the simultaneity of perspectives, the role of paradox, and the centrality of soft issues in resolving complexity. Systems thinking also provides a rich set of tools and concepts such as systems dynamics, systems archetypes, leverage points analysis, and soft systems methods, especially as they relate to understanding the development and behaviors of complex enterprise systems and systems of systems. This toolbox facilitates the creation of innovative solutions and course of action prioritization based on various scenarios. Related to both the system understanding and problem solution is situation awareness. Endsley defines situation awareness as the continuous extraction of environmental data and their integration with previous knowledge to form a coherent mental picture which is used to perceive, comprehend and project future events.

This Special Issue call for papers focuses on systems thinking, Endsley’s model of situation awareness, systems engineering/dynamics, complexity theory, and sensemaking. Preference will be given to real-world case studies in a wide range of areas such as supply chain and bullwhip disruptions; healthcare, especially during pandemics; education reform; law-enforcement; disaster prevention and response; etc.

Prof. Michael Naor
Dr. Sigal Koral-Kordova
Dr. Robert Edson
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • systems thinking
  • systems engineering
  • system dynamics
  • complexity theory
  • situation awareness

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Dynamic Analysis of the Effectiveness of Emergency Collaboration Networks for Public Health Emergencies from a Systems Thinking Perspective
by Jun Xu, Xiao Li and Xiulai Wang
Systems 2024, 12(12), 533; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems12120533 - 28 Nov 2024
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In recent years, public health emergencies have become frequent worldwide. In response to these complex and evolving emergencies, the organizations involved are increasingly collaborating with each other. From a systems thinking perspective, greater attention should be given to the long-term development and continuous [...] Read more.
In recent years, public health emergencies have become frequent worldwide. In response to these complex and evolving emergencies, the organizations involved are increasingly collaborating with each other. From a systems thinking perspective, greater attention should be given to the long-term development and continuous operation of emergency collaboration systems. By time slicing the development of the COVID-19 epidemic in Wuhan, the different phases of emergency collaboration networks can be respectively established. A new method for identifying key organization nodes and different network attack strategies is proposed, assessing network effectiveness from two dimensions: efficiency and resilience. The results indicate that, compared to random attack strategies, the efficiency and resilience of these networks are significantly affected by deliberate attack strategies, underscoring the network’s sensitivity to high-importance nodes. Based on the variations in network efficiency and resilience, the effectiveness of different forms of networks are classified into four types. The pre-emergency network is categorized as resilience-focused, the mid-emergency network as efficiency-oriented, the post-emergency network as efficient-resilient, and the overall emergency network as inefficient-fragile. Analyzing forms of network effectiveness at different phases offers a deeper understanding of the operational characteristics, dynamic changes, and existing issues within emergency collaboration networks. This study provides a vital theoretical basis and practical guidance for emergency management departments and decision-makers on how to effectively improve collaboration mechanisms between different organizations. Full article
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The Role of Institutional Logics in Shaping Sustainable Talent Management: A Comparative Study of Two South Korean Conglomerates
by Joonghak Lee
Systems 2024, 12(7), 227; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems12070227 - 24 Jun 2024
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This research examines the evolution of human resource management (HRM) practices within Samsung and Lotte, two major South Korean conglomerates. Both companies have been profoundly influenced by the Japanese management paradigm, especially in areas like seniority-based promotion rooted in Confucian values. Drawing from [...] Read more.
This research examines the evolution of human resource management (HRM) practices within Samsung and Lotte, two major South Korean conglomerates. Both companies have been profoundly influenced by the Japanese management paradigm, especially in areas like seniority-based promotion rooted in Confucian values. Drawing from institutional theory, the study elucidates how similar economic trajectories in South Korea and Japan fostered comparable institutional logics and pressures in HRM. However, as organizations navigate institutional shifts, their responses and resulting HRM adaptations can diverge. Utilizing a comparative approach through the lens of the institutional logic theory, key findings unveil as follows: (1) Samsung and Lotte’s HR practices exhibit a strong Japanese influence, highlighting cultural/historical context’s importance. (2) Despite similar pressures, the conglomerates developed distinct HR practices attributed to differing institutional logics. (3) Institutional logics play a pivotal role in shaping HRM and influencing organizational behavior. (4) Organizations adapt HR practices in response to institutional complexities, leading to practice divergence. (5) The study extends institutional theory’s application in understanding organizations’ varied responses to similar pressures. (6) Findings offer HR professionals insights on tailoring strategies based on contextual understanding. The study extends the application of institutional theory in deciphering varied organizational responses. Practically, it provides HR professionals guidance on contextually appropriate HRM strategies. Companies across Asia can leverage these insights to anticipate HR practice shifts and align them with evolving institutional frameworks. Full article
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